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Threat Actors Allegedly Claiming Leak of Dell Partner Portal Data

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A well-known dark web forum threat actor allegedly claimed responsibility for leaking data from Dell’s enterprise partner portal.

According to the claim, the leak exposes sensitive information of approximately 80,000 users, including user IDs and email addresses, primarily belonging to business and domain accounts. 

The leak, first reported by the cybersecurity watchdog group MonThreat on their platform X, has raised alarm within the cybersecurity community.

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A post stated, “A threat actor on a dark web forum claims to have leaked data from Dell’s enterprise partner portal, exposing around 80,000 user IDs and emails, primarily business and domain accounts”. 

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While Dell has yet to confirm the breach, cybersecurity experts are urging organizations that rely on the Dell Partner Portal to take immediate steps to assess potential exposure.

This breach could have severe implications for Dell’s enterprise partners if confirmed. The exposed data may allow malicious actors to carry out phishing attacks, credential stuffing, and other forms of cyber fraud. 

The Dell Partner Portal is a crucial platform for businesses to manage their partnerships with Dell. It provides access to essential resources, tools, and communications.

A leak of this magnitude could potentially compromise personal information and sensitive business dealings. 

  1. Change Credentials: Users of the Dell Partner Portal should change their passwords immediately and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) if it is offered.
  2. Monitor Communications: Be alert for phishing attempts, especially emails requesting sensitive information or financial details.
  3. Contact Dell Support: Reach out to Dell support for confirmation of the breach and ask for further protective guidelines.

As the situation develops, Dell and other cybersecurity agencies are expected to investigate the legitimacy of these claims and take appropriate action to safeguard their partners’ data.

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Divya
Divya
Divya is a Senior Journalist at GBhackers covering Cyber Attacks, Threats, Breaches, Vulnerabilities and other happenings in the cyber world.

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